Debra D. Hoecherl, of Antigo, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at her home. She was 55 years old. She was born on January 10, 1958 in Antigo, a daughter of Dolores (Stone) Wimmer of Merrill and the late Raymond Taggart. She married John Hoecherl on January 12, 1978. He survives
She was a 1976 graduate of Antigo High School.
Mrs. Hoecherl was employed at K-Mart in Antigo for 14 years. She was currently employed part-time as a bartender at 2 D's Ave and at the Day Break Phillips 66 station both in Antigo.
She enjoyed playing poker and cribbage, walking her dogs and singing with family and friends. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandsons.
In addition to her mother and husband survivors include a son, John (Mika Johnson) Hoecherl Jr. of Bryant; a daughter, Jolene C. Hoecherl of Antigo; two grandsons, Bryce Joseph Janikowski and Mason Joseph Glenn Hoecherl; three sisters, Barbara Bessert of Antigo, Janice (Tom) Below of Antigo and Sandra (Burns) Anderson of Manitoba, Canada; two brothers, Donald (Susan) Taggart of Appleton and Timothy (Sarah) Taggart of Merrill; three sisters-in-law, Patricia (Robert) Doleshal of Deerbrook, Jean Hoecherl of Antigo and Mary (David) Stilen of Deerbrook; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Burial will take place in Kempster Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9- 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
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I'm so shock to see this! I knew her thru the gas station! My deepest prayers and thoughts go with his family. she was a wonderful person!
I miss you Deb
I didn't know her very well, but whenever we'd go to the gas station and she was working, she was always so nice, and always had a smile on her face. My son loved to go in and see her, and we were really looking forward to introducing her to our new addition. When I heard that she passed away, I just couldn't believe such a sweet person could be taken away. We miss you!!!
John and family, We are sincerely sorry in your loss of wife, mother,and friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Deb will be sadly missed.
I will always remember her smile and her very kind heart. She will be missed by alot of people.
I had just ran into Deb at Butch's a couple of weeks ago and before that at Kwik Trip...she was always smiling and friendly. I'm so sorry Deb had to go so soon. I pray your family finds comfort during this difficult time.
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Sorry to hear about Deb - she was a special person who always had a great smile & so full of life. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with all of you at this time of sorry.
Aunt Dolores, so sorry to hear of Debra's passing. Although we've been out of touch, please know we are thinking of you and Debra's family during this time of loss - stay strong - she is with God now and on a lighter note; I'm sure Dad (Elmer) was there to greet her with a "cold, tall glass of beer"! Always remember the good times you had together as daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother, no matter how bad life seems, and it will bring a smile to your face just to remember her in a moment of happiness - Love and Prayers to All
John and family, you have our deepest sympathy in the great loss of deb! I will miss visiting her at the gas station. She was always so upbeat and friendly! May she rest in peace!
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will be saving her seat to join us later for our Hen sessions
deb showing me how I have to look and act to be a KMART kinda girl so I could join her and my sister Barb when they both worked there and she said we could be the 3 Musketeers than there LOL oh and she was talking like she was slow and thick tongue LOL
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Last year in Merrill, Mom's 80th birthday.
Dear John and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Deb's passing. We were fortunate to have known her. She is going to be missed by many! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I remember Deb by her smile and her great spirit for life,and her family . She loved to have fun and make others happy , she will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
Love your cousin Deb see you in heaven !
I remember laughing with Debbie at the first Stone Family reunion I attended 23 years ago. I would see her working in K-mart every time I came to town and she was always smiling and joking with me. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
Our Deepest Sympathies to The Hoecherl, Taggart, and Stone Families for your loss. Debbie is a great woman who we shared many laughs with over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her loved ones as she smiles down from Heaven.
I met Deb a long time ago, she was a wonderful lady! Her daughter and my son began a relationship and had "our" grandson Bryce and so "our" relationship continued as fellow "Nana's" to Bryce. Bryce surely loves his Nana Deb and at 4.5 years old this is surely to be the hardest event he's had to endure! Rest in peace Deb! You will be sorely missed!
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this video is only a brief glimpse at all the memories I have inside for Deb made with all my love!!!!! you are already dearly missed. I keep hoping each time I wake up from my frequent cat naps that
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